29 December 2010
Big money; bigger egos [Editorial]
In a sense, the game of poker has always been a game of ego. Every poker scene in a movie will be highlighting the pressure, the mano-a-mano aspect, the sheer battle of wills and big ballsy bluffs that require the protagonist to overcome a brutal, relentless and wiley foe.
Delay for Durrrr Challenge?
Railbirds had high hopes of a quick conclusion to the latest Durrrr Challenge involving Tom Dwan and Daniel 'Jungleman12' Cates. If a conversation between Dani Stern and Cates that appeared on 2+2 is to be believed the latest Challenge could be heading the way of Durrrr's original match with Patrik Antonius.
Antonius resumes battle with IHateJuice
Last month Patrik Antonius went head to head with IHateJuice at the $2k/$4k limit tables. Given the results, IHateGameSelection would have been a better description for the challenger as the Finn booked a very tidy profit.
UBOC6 Satellites up and running
The sixth incarnation of Ultimate Bet's Online Championship (UBOC) is just weeks away now and the site is giving players the chance to get in on the action at a fraction of the cost in a series of satellites.
24 December 2010
Liv Boeree to captain UK team at PokerStars World Cup
The nine teams that will compete for this year's World Cup of Poker have been decided with the UK in with a shot of global glory and the $100,000 first prize.
Leo Margets wins Full Tilt Poker Masters Series
Leo Margets has won the Full Tilt Poker Masters Series. The Spaniard triumphed over an invitation only 32-runner field in Barcelona to pocket a first prize of €100,000.
Brad Daugherty bracelet fails to sell
After Peter Eastgate's WSOP bracelet sold for a whopping $147,500 a number of other World Series winners decided to do their best cash for gold impression by selling them on eBay.
2011 WSOP schedule announced
Barely a month has passed since Jonathan Duhamel was crowned the 2010 World Series of Poker champion but attention is already turning to the 2011 WSOP.
Boxing Day special at Debden Poker
If the thought of yet more Turkey sandwiches, a visit from the in laws or repeats of the Two Ronnies don't appeal then players in the south east could do worse than head to the Debden Poker Club on Boxing Day.
23 December 2010
Victory Bell at the WSOP Circuit Regional Championship
The second of the World Series of Poker Circuit Regional Championship events concluded early this morning with Chris Bell overcoming a final table that included tournament veteran Todd Terry to beat the field and claim a $358,295 first prize.